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US S736

US S736
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
05/14/2026
Crossed Over
06/15/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, aims to strengthen penalties for providing prohibited items to inmates in correctional facilities, specifically focusing on phones. It amends existing law by increasing the potential prison sentence to not more than 2 years for violations related to prohibited objects, such as phones, that are specified in the law. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, within one year of the act's enactment, must review and update policies concerning inmates possessing or attempting to obtain prohibited items to enhance safety for both incarcerated individuals and staff.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 06/15/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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